Amazon has the Blu-Ray box set of the first six Star Trek movies on sale for an incredibly low $28.49! Click here: Amazon.com. Remember, you can rip those Blu-Rays with MakeMKV, and either leave it as an mkv or convert to other formats using Handbrake (to play on an AppleTV, for example).
John Oliver on Net Neutrality
Hilarious…yet educational…commentary from John Oliver on the subject of Net Neutrality…with a call to action to Internet Trolls to direct their attention to FCC.GOV/COMMENTS to let the government know that we demand net neutrality!
Shimano announces XTR Di2 electronic shifting for mountain bikes
I’m not sure why you’d want or need electronic shifting for a mountain bike, but if you do, you’re in luck! Shimano now makes such a device. I question the reliability of this though…I just can’t imagine this being comparable to a manually operated derailleur. Neat gimmick though. You can read more at gizmag:Shimano announces XTR Di2 electronic shifting for mountain bikes.
World’s Coolest Garage Sells For $1 Million
The garage (and home) that is famous for being used in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (remember the Ferrari reversing through the glass wall?) sold for a $1.06 million. Assuming a little more care is taken to storing precious automobiles, the new owner will enjoy one of the most famous garages in the country. Read more at Jalopnik: Home Where 80’s Teen Had Ferrari-Ruining Meltdown Sells For $1 Million.
Mandatory Labeling for Genetically Engineered Salmon Wins Support in Senate Committee
This is mildly encouraging…Congress has taken the first step towards requiring labeling of genetically modified salmon. Will the amendment progress and ultimately become a law? Doubtful…but one can hope! Read more here: Mandatory Labeling for Genetically Engineered Salmon Wins Support in Senate Committee.